OPS Research Support Assistant

Organizational Summary:

The USF Psychology Department is home to approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Our department also includes 6 administrative staff, 6 academic advisors and over 50 core, affiliated, and emeritus faculty members. We are one of the largest departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Position Summary:

Responsible for management of the screening, enrollment, and retention of study participants, ensuring quality of data collected throughout the research study, assisting/training staff and implementing the procedures and activities as required by the clinical research protocols and principal investigators.

For any questions about this position, please reach out to Jenna Berry (berry16@usf.edu).

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience. Higher education may substitute for the experience.

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.
• Manages daily operations within the research project.
• Responsible for the organization of research activities, establishing timelines, learning and training others on new systems/software, tracking progress on research protocols. This may include regulatory document submission.
• Manages and supervises the research staff. Recruits, evaluates, leads, coaches, mentors, and trains research assistants.
• Develops site Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), evaluates and makes recommendations for process improvements within the department
• Monitors research activity to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices.
• Directs the Clinical Research operations in administrative, budgetary and fiscal matters, preparing analysis as required for immediate and long-range management planning.
• Manage resources of the project to accomplish specified goals/objectives.
• Responsible for communication with sponsors, vendors and patients. Acts as the representative for the research unit, on behalf of the Pl.
• Coordinates special studies or projects as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Manages daily operations within the research project.
• Responsible for the organization of research activities, establishing timelines, learning and training others on new systems/software, tracking progress on research protocols. This may include regulatory document submission.
• Manages and supervises the research staff. Recruits, evaluates, leads, coaches, mentors, and trains research assistants.
• Develops site Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), evaluates and makes recommendations for process improvements within the department
• Monitors research activity to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and Good Clinical Practices.
• Directs the Clinical Research operations in administrative, budgetary and fiscal matters, preparing analysis as required for immediate and long-range management planning.
• Manage resources of the project to accomplish specified goals/objectives.
• Responsible for communication with sponsors, vendors and patients. Acts as the representative for the research unit, on behalf of the Pl.
• Coordinates special studies or projects as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned.